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Say Goodbye to Survival Mode – Book Review

I feel like I am always recommending "Say Goodbye to Survival Mode" by Crystal Paine (author of moneysavingmom.com).  It was such a help to me, that I can't help telling other moms about it! So ... read more

Book Reviews, For Ladies, House Cleaning, Organization, Simplifying Life 2

FREE printable Chore Charts for Kids

I just added some printable chore charts for kids in the Printable section of the website. Check them out {here.} Below I've also included suggested chores for ages 2-6.  I had to get my sister's ... read more

House Cleaning, Lists, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 5

SkipHop Backpack Review

I mentioned to my sister one day that I needed to get a couple kid sized backpacks for some upcoming trips.  She immediately said, "You've got to check out the SkipHop backpacks!" It was love at ... read more

Product Reviews, Toys, Traveling with Kids, Vacation 2

Lunchtime Learning – March Edition

The thing I love so much about lunchtime learning, is that it is effortless. On the really crazy days when we don't even pull out workbooks or do flash cards, the kids still eat lunch.  And when they ... read more

Lunchtime Learning, Teaching Toddlers 1

Experimenting with Ice for Kids

"How does ice melt, Mommy?" Kenny asked at breakfast this morning as he looked out the kitchen window at the dripping, soggy outdoors.  Kenny loooooves snow, and so whenever it melts, he gets a little ... read more

Science, Teaching Toddlers 0

Kumon Workbooks

The Kumon workbooks were recommended to me by a friend, and we have loved them! They have quite a variety of books for tracing, learning letters, cutting & pasting, folding, etc. We used the Grow ... read more

Product Reviews, Teaching Toddlers, Workbooks 3

Glen Doman & learning from babyhood

Reading "How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge" by Glen Doman was a huge inspiration to me because it made me realize the potential and capacity that children have to learn, even before they ... read more

Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Toddlers 0

Welcome to The Little Years blog!

I never thought I would be a "Mommy Blogger" but here I am...a Mom...blogging... Oh well! I'm excited to get started sharing information, resources, and ideas for fun, educational activities and ... read more

Our Family Adventures 3

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Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

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